Safety 1st CCA 2010 A User manual

IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
4yrs0m+
CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT
SENTINEL II
Suitable for newborn to approx 4 years of age or until the child’s shoulders reach the upper height marker
Model: CCA 2010 A
Illustrations are representative only.
Design and style may vary.
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CONTENTS
Page 2 - 3 Warnings
Page 4 Parts List
Page 5 - 7 Anchorage Fitting Installation / Locking Clip
Page 8 Preparing Infant Seat To Fit Your Child
Page 9 To Adjust Base
Page 11 Correct Rearward Facing Vehicle Position
Page 10 Adjusting Tether Strap
Page 12 Shoulder Marker Height Rearward Facing
Page 13 Rear Facing Installation
Page 14 Correct Forward Facing Vehicle Position
Page 15 Shoulder Marker Height Forward Facing
Page 16 Forward Facing Installation
Page 17 The Next Seat For Your Child
Page 18 Cleaning Instructions For Buckle
Page 19 Care Instructions
Before You Start
Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for
toddlers and older children. We welcome you as
a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of
comfort and safety.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash.
However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or
death!
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Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection.
If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this
restraint, please contact Dorel Australia or agent, or a child restraint
fitting station authorised by the relevant transport authority, or in New
Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However
proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death!
To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulders
reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then
to be used in forwardfacing position until their shoulders reach the upper
shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Do not use forward-facing until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder
height marker.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.
Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their
shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT/BACK
OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR.
NOTE: CHECK THE MEASUREMENTS BETWEEN THE SEAT BACK OF
THE REAR SEAT AND ALL FRONT SEATS IN THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE
CHILD RESTRAINT IS INTENDED TO BE USED, TO ENSURE THAT THE
SPACE IS SUFFICIENT.
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S
HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A
CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN
THE MOTOR CAR.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE
STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR
WAGON).
NOTE: An extension strap may be needed to fit this child restraint into the
vehicle. Extension straps 300mm ref no. 014398 and 600mm ref no. 014399
and an anchor bolt kit, ref no. 014400 are available from various stores.
WARNING

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
• To ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into this restraint you
MUST read and:-
Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
Fit the harness firmly to the child.
A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
Do not alter or modify this restraint.
DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS
FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.
• DO NOT USE THIS SAFETY SEAT WITHOUT ITS COVER
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo
buckles.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in your child striking the
vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
• To ensure baby’s back is evenly supported, do not put more than one nappy
on the baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.
• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.
• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is
visible.
• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and
other chemicals
• Clean with mild soap and water.
• Do not allow sharp or heavy objects to be loose in the vehicle.
• Anything loose can be deadly in a crash.
• Premature infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position.
• Consult your doctor before using this or any restraint with a premature infant.
• Child restraints and their components can become very hot in sunlight.
• Always check the restraint for heat before putting a child in the seat.
• Make certain children are shaded from direct sunlight while in a well
ventilated vehicle.
•
Do not allow a child to have anything like a bottle, lollipop or ice-cream on a
stick. A bump or swerve could cause these objects to injure your child.
• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove
hazardous cargo before using this strap. Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child
restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back.
• Always attach hook and remove slack.
Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns.
WARNING
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PARTS LIST
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Fig 1.
Fig 2. Fig 3.
Front of vehicle
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Recline Arm
Tether Strap
Stabilising Arm
Insert
Hook
Attachment
Instruction
Manual
Base
Style and design may vary
Tether Strap
Splitter Plate
Adjuster Latch
Forward
Facing
Belt Path
Anchor Fitting
Stabilising Arm
Rearward
Facing
Belt Path
Air Protect Technology
Adjustable Headrest
(5 position)
Belt Mates
CFA
Buckle
Adjuster Strap

ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION
Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you
have any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact
Dorel Australia or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant State
Government body or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
This restraint must be used with an adult lap or lap-sash seat belt. Do not modify
or alter this restraint in any way. Use only
Dorel Australia recommended parts and
accessories.
Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and corners.
Check your vehicle owner’s handbook for the location of correct anchorage
points and the possible need for spacers. If a suitable anchorage point cannot
be found, contact a child restraint fitting station for recommendations about
your vehicle.
Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed below the vehicle
trim, spacers are supplied to raise the anchor point if required.
Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various stores.
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Using the seat belt locking clip to convert a lap-sash belt to a lap only belt.
NOTE: Locking clip can be fitted on either side depending on the vehicle
seatbelt and child restraint configuration.
1. Using a locking clip (Fig A) to convert a lap-sash belt to a lap only belt.
2. Hold the lap and sash straps (Fig B) together. Thread webbing (still pinched)
into the locking clip, one side at a time (Fig C & D)
3. Repeat step 2 for the other slot in the locking cip. (Fig E & F )
4. Feed the straps through the locking clip to remove any slack.
5. If the locking clip is on correctly, it will hold the lap belt securely, if the lap
belt slips repeat the previous steps.
6. Locking clips are available from most speciality outlets or from
Dorel Australia Customer Service (1300 809 526)
INSTALLING LOCKING CLIP ( OPTIONAL )
ABCDEF
Fig 4.
WARNING

Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child.
The new type of clip anchorage system on child restraints must be used in the
correct way. Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way.
RIGHT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in
the anchorage fitting.
WRONG
The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.
IMPORTANT
Fig 5.
FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES
Fig 6.
ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE
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If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point.
Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the car
owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point).
Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf / floor / roof and install the
attachment bolt as shown in Fig 7.
CAUTION DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN
THE ATTACHMENT BOLT.
MAXIMUM TORQUE
20 Nm (Newton Metre).
If the car is not fitted with a child restraint anchorage point.
For sedans only - Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre
- line of the seating position as shown in Fig 8 Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 9.
For vehicles other than sedans - In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint fitting
station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best, correct position for the
placement of the anchorage point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use
of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.
WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE
9MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES.
THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DIRECTED ABOVE. IT MUST
NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Fig 8
Spacers
(if required)
Reinforcing
Washer
Anchor Fitting
Front of vehicle
Centre line of seating position
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FRONT OF VEHICLE
Fig 7
Attachment Bolt
Fig 9
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Vehicle Trim
Lock Washer
Securing Nut
Vehicle
Metal Structure
Attachment Bolt

(air) (air)
You MUST make these adjustments with your child before you install the child
restraint in the vehicle. Please adjust harness according to the infants shoulder
height prior to installation.
PREPARING INFANT SEAT TO FIT YOUR CHILD
Adjuster belt
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4
3
CONFIGURING THE HARNESS BELT FOR
SHOULDER HEIGHT.
• Lift the harness release lever at the front of seat.
• Pull one side of the shoulder strap to loosen
• Press red button to release buckle assembly
for ease of child fitment. Pull harness straps
over sides of infant seat.Place child in seat.
ADJUST HEADREST HEIGHT.
1
2
3
5
4
8
Fig 10
Fig 11
Adjuster clamp
(Lift lever)
• Rotate harness height adjustment
levers inward. Move headrest to the
proper height and lock into place.
• Fasten buckle assembly (See Page 9). Pull the
adjuster belt at the front of the seat until the
harness belt lies firmly against the child.
Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly can result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING

PREPARING INFANT SEAT TO FIT YOUR CHILD
TO FASTEN BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
TO ADJUST BASE (2 positions)
Step 1 : Insert one buckle tongue as shown above.
Step 2 : Insert the second buckle tongue as illustrated above. Listen for a ‘CLICK’.
Step 3 : Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is
locked tightly.
• Rotate the seat forward.
• Rotate the recline arm.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Fig 13
Fig 12
Fig 14
1
2
1
2
UPRIGHT POSITIONRECLINE POSITION
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ADJUSTING TETHER STRAP
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TO ADJUST TETHER STRAP:
To loosen:
Press on the adjuster button with thumb and pull strap back through to loosen
anchorage strap using strap which is attached to the seat. FIG A
To Tighten:
Adjust anchorage strap and remove slack. Pull loose end of strap to tighten. FIG B
PULL TO LOOSEN
BUTTON
PULL
FIG A
PULL TO TIGHTEN
BUTTON
PULL
FIG B
Front of vehicle
REARWARD FACINGFORWARD FACING
Fig 16 Fig 17
Fig 15

390mm
640mm
Fig 20.
CORRECT REARWARD FACING VEHICLE POSITION
Fig 19.
CORRECT USE
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CORRECT USE
Fig 18.
ANGLE CONFIGURATION FOR SEAT
Position seat ensuring that the angle is no
greater than 40˚ from horizontal plane.
Ensure recline arm and seat base is set in
position (High).
40˚

SHOULDER MARKER HEIGHT REARWARD FACING
REARWARD FACING
SHOULDER MARKER
The shoulder straps must be in the
slots which are nearest to the child’s
shoulders, but not lower than the
child’s shoulders.
(Newborn to 12 months)
Lower label 1
To be used only in a rearward-facing
position for an infant until their
shoulders reach the lower shoulder
height marker (approximately 12
months of age).
Do not use forward-facing until
child’s shoulders are above the lower
shoulder height marker.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
NOTE: If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should
remain rear facing.
NOTE: Turn the seat to forward facing when the child’s shoulders reach the lower height
marker.
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Shoulder
strap
Front of vehicle
Fig 21
Fig 22
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MUST BE REAR FACING WHEN
SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE

1. Set base in position (High)
2. Swing stabilising arm into position (Fig 23).
3. Place restraint facing rearwards on back seat of vehicle in line with an
anchorage strap anchorage point..
4. Thread the vehicle seat belt through the BLUE belt path at the front of the
restraint and fasten buckle
5. Press the child restraint into the vehicle seat and remove seat belt slack.
6. Attach the anchorage strap to the anchorage point. Adjust until all the slack is
removed. Ensure Base of seat is not lifted.
REARWARD FACING INSTALLATION
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Fig 25.
REARWARD-FACING
BELT PATH
STABILISING ARM
RECLINE ARM
Fig 23.
PRESS HERE
Fig 24.
REARWARD-FACING
BELT PATH

CORRECT FORWARD FACING VEHICLE POSITION
Fig 28
Fig 27
Fig 26
CORRECT USE
CORRECT USE
INCORRECT USE
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FORWARD FACING
The shoulder straps must be in the slots which
are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not
more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders
(12 months to 4years)
SHOULDER MARKER HEIGHT FORWARD FACING
SHOULDER MARKER
UPPER label
To be used in forward-facing position until their
shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker
(approximately 4 years of age).
Continue to use this child restraint until the child
reaches this limit.
Do not use forward-facing until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.
Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their
shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.
NOTE: The child should not sit forward facing until the baby’s neck muscles are able to
support their head.
CHECK POSITIONING OF STRAPS AND ADJUST HEADREST PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION.
Front of vehicle
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Fig 30.
SHOULDERS MUST BE
BELOW THIS LINE
Strap can
be next
slot above
Child
Shoulders
Strap cannot
be more than
25mm below
Fig 29.

TODDLER 12MONTHS TO 4YEARS OLD.
FORWARD FACING INSTALLATION
NOTE: Infant Insert shall not be used in forward facing position.
Only use in rearward facing application.
Style and design may vary.
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1. Adjust the child restraint to the forward facing position. Fold the Stabilizer Arm if the
restraint has been used for rear facing.
2. Adjust the recline arm to low or high position, to suit your child as fitment in some
vehicles can be impacted due to the location of anchorage points, or the shape of
rear seats.
3. Adjust the shoulder straps and headrest to fit your child. Refer to page 8.
4. Place restraint facing forwards on back seat of vehicle inline with an anchorage
strap anchorage point.
5. Thread the vehicle seat belt through the YELLOW belt path and fasten buckle.
6. Press the child restraint into the vehicle seat and remove slack.
7. Attach the anchorage strap to the anchorage point. Adjust until all the slack is
removed. Refer to page 10.
NOTE: If the car seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint DO NOT USE
SEAT BELT EXTENDERS.
FORWARD-FACING
BELT PATH
Fig 31.

THE NEXT SEAT FOR YOUR CHILD
SHOULDER MARKER
THE NEXT SEAT (Booster seat)
UPPER label
Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest
in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper
shoulder height marker of the booster seat.
NOTE: This illustration is representative only.
Design and style may vary.
Front of vehicle
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Fig 32.
Fig 33.
To be used only in a rearward-facing position
until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower
shoulder height marker (approximately 12
months of age). Then to be used in forward-facing position until the shoulders reach
the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
SHOULDERS MUST BE
BELOW THIS LINE

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions at all times. Before removal, ensure you have
carefully noted the way which the various parts are attached to the seat so as to facilitate
reassembly.
Your child car seat is equipped with a buckle designed to give your child
maximum protection during proper use. When working properly, your buckle
should always fasten with an audible “click”.
If sticky liquids such as baby food, fruit juice, etc, get into the buckle it may
become sluggish and you will not hear a “click”.
The buckle should be cleaned by following the steps below.
1. Fold seat cover and foam back from buckle, using a flat edged screwdriver
gently lift one end of rod out releasing crotch buckle.(repeat for other side)
2. As illustrated in Fig 34 place the buckle unit under running water (40 degrees celcius)
Let the water flow through the mouth of the buckle for one minute
3. Simultaneously latch and unlatch the tongues into the buckle several times until
a strong audible click is heard. Refer to Fig 35.
4. If you still cannot hear a strong audible click after latching the buckle several
times. repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. DO NOT oil any part of the buckle.
6. Allow buckle to dry.
7. Refit crotch buckle ensuring RED button is facing out.
8. Thread the webbings as shown with arrows in Fig 36.
9. Put the 2 metal rods back into the webbing loops and push into the slots.
10. Pull the buckle to make sure that it is fitted properly.
11. If the buckle does not return to original working order, contact
Dorel Australia
Customer Service on 1300 809 526
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUCKLE
Fig 34. Fig 35.
Fig 36.
push metal rod
into slot
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
•Seat trim may be removed for cleaning. Don’t forget to remove the instruction
manual.
•Machine wash in cold water, delicate cycle.
•Tumble dry 10-15 minutes on low heat.
•Do not dry clean.
•All other surfaces should be cleaned with a mild soap and water.
•Never clean with bleach or spirit-type cleaners.
•Do not use the restraint without the cover.
•Check the webbing for fraying.
REMOVE TRIM FOR CLEANING:
Remove Harness Straps From Splitter Plate
Fully loosen harness straps. From the back
of the restraint, remove both harness straps
from splitter plate.
Remove Harness Straps
Feed harness straps throught headrest.
To Remove trims
Headrest Trim : Move headrest to highest position.
Pull the plastic harness guide with one hand while pulling
off the headrest trim around it. Repeat same process on
the other side and remove trim.
Seat Trim : Adjust backrest to lowest position.
Release the elastic straps on the back of the child
restraint. Pull pad off the top of child restraint and
around headrest. Replace trim by reverse order.
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2
Harness Guides
Fig 39.
Fig 37.
Fig 38.